[board] Resignation.

[Justin Strom]

I approve as well.

On Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM Jim Lawson <jim at marinbees.org> wrote:

> Jennifer (Robin Berry) suggests we have new candidates for president
> before we announce Robert’s resignation. I vote for Dana.
>
> Sent from dImPhone
>
> > On Jun 25, 2026, at 10:23 AM, Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Let’s send out the email (Robert resigned and we’re on it) soon, please.
> >
> > Because this is sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos.
> >
> >> On Jun 25, 2026, at 9:36 AM, Jim Lawson <communications at marinbees.org>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> We have access to any email sent to president at marinbees.org <mailto:
> president at marinbees.org>.
> >>
> >>>> On Jun 25, 2026, at 9:23 AM, Paul Reulbach <pauljreulbach at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> good morning-
> >>> Do we have a final statement ready to review and approve? Do we have
> the upcoming scheduled hive dives locations and names of attendees? Do we
> have access to this email account?
> >>>
> >>> How to Sign Up
> >>>
> >>> To request a spot at the Hive Dive, send an email with “Join Hive
> Dive” in the subject line and include your phone number.
> >>> Email: president at marinbees.org
> >>>
> >>> Let me know how I can help. Paul
> >>>
> >>> Paul Reulbach
> >>> Pauljreulbach at gmail.com
> >>> 617-828-2222
> >>>
> >>>>> On Jun 25, 2026, at 7:37 AM, Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> And, we need to respond with that message today.  Don’t want any
> drama or people hearing through the grapevine.
> >>>> And, I think those two sentences combined with Gary’s (about the
> board being on it) are important.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Dana
> >>>>
> >>>> Because this is sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos.
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 10:16 PM, Jim Lawson <
> communications at marinbees.org> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I'm with Dana on this one. Although people will likely contact
> Robert to get his perspective and if we're okay with that, I don't think we
> need say anything more than he resigned, we appreciate his skill and
> expertise, and wish him the best going forward.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 9:43 PM, Justin Strom <
> westnovatohoney at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Can we wait a couple days to respond?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>>>> Completely agree, which is why I support “less is more.”
> >>>>>> Would rather not share how anyone feels.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Just state the facts and share appreciation for his passion,
> skills, education, time and experience.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Because this is sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 9:35 PM, GARY DENISON <hikermv at comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> 
> >>>>>>> I can't speak for the rest of you but it was a shock to me.  I had
> no idea any of this was coming.      My point is we shouldn't say anything
> that might potentially "divide" the membership over this (i.e another
> Bonnie situation).  .
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On 06/24/2026 8:03 PM PDT Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>>> Hi,
> >>>>>>>> Hmmm… not sure that’s the truth.
> >>>>>>>> I think just saying that he resigned as president and thanked the
> board and bee club is plenty.
> >>>>>>>> I don’t feel we need to share any feelings or responses, shock or
> no shock.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> On Jun 24, 2026, at 7:40 PM, Justin Strom <
> westnovatohoney at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> Looks good to me.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM GARY DENISON <
> hikermv at comcast.net> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> Attached is my first draft for a Buzz announcement.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> I think it is extremely important that we simply respond to any
> inquires with "Robert indicated he didn't think he could fulfill his
> responsibilities as President and submitted his resignation.  It was shock
> to everyone."
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> We have already seen what happens when people start talking out
> of turn and taking sides in this club.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Gary
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> On 06/24/2026 6:51 PM PDT Jim Lawson <
> communications at marinbees.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> I've removed robert at robertmackimmie.com <mailto:
> robert at robertmackimmie.com> from board at marinbeekeepers.org <mailto:
> board at marinbeekeepers.org> and suspended his marinbees.org <
> http://marinbees.org/> account. I've asked Jennifer if she's willing to
> receive email sent to president at marinbees.org <mailto:
> president at marinbees.org> (she was set up to do so initially).
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
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